Monday, July 17, 2006

Gem show
Manganocalcite from the Idarado Mine in Silverton, Colo., will be one of the gems on display at the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum's new exhibition of the Duval Collection that begins on Aug. 5.

Body of work
Famed Southwestern artist Ben Konis is ailing, so his wife, Jinni, put together an exhibition of his remaining art collection to be exhibited through August at Sunset Center in the Special Event Room.

Richards: Estimating investment growth not a guarantee
Linda writes, "In your columns, you frequently project the growth of hypothetical investments over a period of many years. You call it compound growth, but you don't provide the formula. Could you please give me a formula that computes how much my money will grow in the future?"

Beilue: Dykes: 'A servant to people'
When it was suggested that only one out of 10 coaches would have refused any money to drive about 1,000 miles roundtrip to speak at a Tascosa football fundraiser last week like Spike Dykes did, Rebel football coach Heath Parker thought that number too high.

Two eighth-inning runs propel Dillas past Aces
The Amarillo Dillas moved within two games of third place using a two-run eighth inning and the relief pitching of Chris Waters to slip past Alexandria, 4-2, Saturday night at Bringhurst Field.

Mothering instincts
Chloe, a cat owned by Julie and Nadine Corsi, nurses two puppies along with one of her own kittens Thursday in Hopewell Township, Pa. Julie and Nadine Corsi owned a dog that died while giving birth, and her puppies have been adopted by two family cats.

Sorenson to sign book on Saturday at store
Jack Sorenson will be signing copies of his new book, "Everything I Know I Learned From My Grandpa," at 2 p.m. Saturday inside Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2415 Soncy Road.

Bash will provide food, fun
If a good meal is something you can't resist, the Culinary Bash might be good to put on your dining agenda.

Warm decor is Rx for doctors' offices
There's not much to like about a doctor's office. It's a place too often associated with pain, embarrassment and the secret dread that a lump, rash or shortness of breath may be cause for serious concern.

Treatment available for dry mouth
DEAR DR. GOTT: I would like to give you some information concerning treatment of Sjogren's syndrome. I had dry mouth for over 10 years but never received any treatment. However, about five years ago, when I went to an ENT doctor for sinus problems, I mentioned that I had a dry mouth. The doctor gave me a sample of Evoxac, 30 milligrams, and also prescribed the medicine. I take one only at bedtime. Some nights my mouth gets very watery; the dry mouth is gone. I hope the person who wrote to you will ask his doctor and get Evoxac.

'Runway' winner develops travel bag
NEW YORK - Chloe Dao, "Project Runway" winner from season two, received kudos from the TV show judges because she could blend architectural lines with edgy details. Now you can add practicality to that list.

Get dairy facts free
"California Dairy Tales" is not a children's story anthology - but it does present a patchwork of colorfully presented information that could be appetizing at any age.

Dear Abby: Absent hosts leave guests to fend for selves
DEAR ABBY: I was recently invited to a party. The invitation stated a specific time for the event. I arrived on time, only to find the host and hostess not there. One left as we were arriving, and the other came in two hours late (at a ball game for a child).

Windmills are marvels of area of West Texas
LUBBOCK - For those who have lived in rural areas of the South Plains for a generation or so, there is something infinitely peaceful about the creaking sound of a windmill in the twilight of a summer evening.

Heloise: Some need help with those medical forms
DEAR HELOISE: When are the doctors, dentists and hospitals going to wise up and realize that there are people in their waiting rooms who can't fill out their forms without help? I, like thousands of other people, have essential tremors, and filling out the forms they pass to me through the little window on a clipboard with the attached pen is some sort of embarrassing joke. I can't fill it out holding the clipboard in my lap or trying to balance it on the arm of the chair.

How to share your book bounty
For serious readers, throwing books away is unthinkable. But selling them or donating them to a good cause can soften the pain of parting.

A close final, indeed
Bobby Barber knew what was at stake as he stood over a 25-foot birdie putt at the 36th hole late Sunday in the championship-flight final of the 55th Annual Budweiser Partnership at Ross Rogers WildHorse.

Partnership championship set
A team that almost wasn't and another that has knocked on the door more than once will play for the championship flight crown of the 55th Annual Budweiser Partnership today beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Ross Rogers WildHorse course.

Streetball Challenge gets official's praise
The ultimate goal of the 10th Annual Kids, Inc. 3-on-3 Streetball Challenge was for the teams and spectators to have fun and to raise money for the organization's youth sports programs.

The payback track
LOUDON, N.H. - The New Hampshire International Speedway is located in the state's lakes region, nestled among the foothills of the White Mountains.

WT professor writing book while in Japan
Paul Clark, a history professor at West Texas A&M University, is taking a break from his teaching duties to conduct research and finish writing a book in Japan.

Coffee Shop: DAR honors seven young area students
The Arredondo Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution awarded Good Citizenship medals and certificates to seven middle school students from the Panhandle who displayed honor, service, courage, leadership and patriotism during the recently completed school year.

Conservative stance on water ownership oddly fluid
In 2004, the leading Republican candidates for the 31st District state Senate seat, Kirk Edwards and Kel Seliger, vowed to protect the Panhandle's water resources from encroachment by those who might send the water outside the region. A vast part of those resources are underground in one of the six or so major reservoirs - the largest of which is the Ogalalla Aquifer.

Trew: Hard work a good remedy for sleeplessness
Recently, I listened to a lengthy discussion among my younger descendants about their various sleeping problems. This triggered some recollections of my younger years, and I compared sleeping in the old days and sleeping today.

Guest Column: Defending works of forgotten DA
I find in myself an array of emotions in writing this: sadness, anger, love and joy. As we celebrated Independence Day, and before that Father's Day, someone special had been on my mind, who no doubt, were he still alive, would've been looking forward to a barbecue with family and friends. On Father's Day, he would have had big hugs and kisses from his daughters and a firm handshake from his only son.

Duck counts up; 16-day teal season set
Duck hunters and their Labrador retrievers will be happy this autumn. According to the spring population index, overall duck numbers are up from 31.7 million in 2005 to about 36.2 million this year. This year's population is also nine percent above the 1955-2005 yearly average.

Kansas task force seeks deer input
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is seeking input on ways to improve deer permitting processes and hunting opportunities. The Kansas Deer Task Force has already presented some recommendations on deer permits and regulations to the state legislature.

Horrell - Williams
Rachel Janae Horrell and Logan Douglas Williams, both of Amarillo, were married Saturday, June 17, at Starlight Canyon. The Rev. Larry Capranica officiated

Wright - Webb
Lisa Lane Wright of Dallas and Floyd Cole Webb of Fort Worth were married Saturday, July 15, at Coker United Methodist Church in San Antonio. The Rev. Stephen Sanders officiated.

Mr. and Mrs. Carlile
Gloria and Leonard Carlile of Amarillo celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary Saturday, July 15, with a Mass of celebration, dinner and dance at the Amarillo Civic Center. The event was hosted by their daughter, Tiffany Megan Carlile.

Reddy - Zepeda
Laura Reddy and Adam Zepeda, both of Lubbock, were married Saturday, June 24, at the Chapel by the Bay in Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas. The Rev. Rudy Aguilia officiated.

Tate - Nelson
Gayla Kae Tate and John Calvin Nelson, both of Amarillo, were married Saturday, July 1, at the home of the groom's parents. The Rev. Robert Fields, retired minister of South Georgia Baptist Church, officiated.

Mr. and Mrs. Basden
Gerri and Darrell Basden celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 15 with a dinner that included family and friends. The event was hosted by the couple's daughter and Vicki Nelson, Voneta Hampton and Doneta Ratliff, all Mrs. Basden's sisters.

Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo
Lucila and Lolo Alonzo of Amarillo celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, July 15, with a Mass of celebration, a dinner and a dance at the Amarillo Civic Center. The event was hosted by their daughters and son-in-laws, Gloria and Leonard Carlile, Carolyn and Sam Meza, and Sylvia Alonzo, all of Amarillo.

Richards - Sosebee
Jessica Richards and Eric Sosebee, both of Amarillo, were married Saturday, July 15, at Westminster Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Michael Griffin officiated.

Landrum - Johnston
Amanda Landrum and Jarrett Johnston, both of Amarillo, were married Saturday, June 24, at the Amarillo Club. Paul Anderson officiated.

Miller - Curry
Stephanie Renee Miller of Amarillo and Adam Blake Curry of Wichita Falls were married Saturday, July 15, at The Wedding Garden in Canyon. Raymond Smith, great-uncle of the bride, officiated.

Dixon - Hollingworth
Sasha Scarlett Dixon and Clinton Louis Hollingworth, both of Canyon, were married Tuesday, May 30, on the beach at the Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego. The Rev. Ren Devarsa officiated.

Thomas - Wheeler
Kristin Dee Thomas of Amarillo and Jonathan Scott Wheeler of Deer Park were married, Saturday, July 1, at Valleyview Church of the Nazarene. The Rev. Troy Teeter and the Rev. Jerry Thomas, the bride's father, officiated.

Bird - Smith
Deanna Bird and Josh Smith, both of Dallas, were married Saturday, July 15, at First Baptist Church in Levelland. The Rev. Charles Meyer of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Amarillo officiated.

Smith - Schilling
Mandy Brinn Smith of Booker and Carson Erwin Schilling of Follett were married Saturday, June 10, at United Methodist Church in Booker. The Rev. Gene Weinette officiated.

Love - Schilling
Tara Love and Derek Schilling, both of Amarillo, were married Saturday, June 24, at Country Home Weddings in Canyon. The Rev. J. R. Slater officiated

Sledge - Burns
Lexi Rachelle Sledge and Sean Ryan Burns, both of Arlington, were married Saturday, June 24, at the Turnpike Church of Christ in Grand Prairie. Mikel Peterson of the Church of Christ of Perryton officiated the double-ring candlelight ceremony.

Chism - Barrett
Kendra Chism and Cade Barrett, both of Amarillo, were married Saturday, June 10, at Amarillo Botanical Gardens. The Rev. LaVon Thompson officiated.

Samberson - Eaton
Kristl Megan Samberson and David August Wesley Eaton, both of Kingwood, were married Saturday, July 15, at Strawbridge United Methodist Church in Kingwood. The Rev. C. J. Taylor officiated.

Mr. and Mrs. Kingston
Jodie and James V. Kingston of Mason celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 9 with a reception in the Mason Library. The event was hosted by the couple's children and spouse.